Zintan

Zintan (Arabic: الزنتان Latin: Tentheos, Berber language: Zintan or Tigharmin or Tiɣaṛmin, meaning "small castles") is one of the biggest cities in north western Libya, situated roughly 136 kilometres (85 mi) southwest of Tripoli, in the area. The city and its surrounding area has a population of approximately 50,000.

Zintan
Zintan / Tiɣaṛmin / الزنتان
Town
Zintan
Location in Libya
Coordinates: 31°55′50″N 12°14′54″E
Country Libya
RegionTripolitania
DistrictJabal al Gharbi
Population
 (2011)
  Total16,024
  Demonym
Zintani
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
License Plate Code42
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